We Are The Land
ROLE
Mural Installation, Photo Assist
SUMMARY
We aimed to bridge the representation gap for Native people in Portland by showcasing powerful portraits of the local Indigenous community and their deep ties to the city, addressing the city's aspiration to foster tribal dialogue.
AGENCY
CLIENT
City of Portland
TEAM
Creative Director: Josué Rivas | Project Manager: Samantha Hanlin
RESULTS
Officially instated Indigenous People’s Day, now recognized by the City of Portland annually on October 10th
8 Murals City Wide
20 Individual Portraits of local Native community members
PRESS:
"Indigenous portraits honor Native American Heritage Month in Portland" - OregonLive
Native American Heritage Month & Map - City of Portland, Tribal Relations Office
Board of Commissioners Honors Indigenous Peoples’ Day - Multnomah County
"'We Are The Land' Native American Heritage Month Activation" + BTS Mural Footage - Native American Arts & Culture Foundation
#WeAreTheLand Art Installation - OMSI
KGW - OMSI IPD Coverage
LESSONS
The process of wheat-pasting photography is a medium in and of itself
Deepened my understanding of printing large scale photo